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Shelter-Rite® Announces New      High Light Transmission (HLT) Architectural Fabric

Written by Frank Bradenburg | Oct 5, 2022 2:39:39 PM

Wooster, OH - [October 2022] 

Seaman Corporation announces the introduction of several new products to their Shelter-Rite Architectural Fabric product line.

A new Shelter-Rite® High Light Transmission architectural fabric using transparent Tedlar® PVF film. This new architectural fabric is ideal for structures that require natural light such as sports arenas, event venues, greenhouses, and more.

The Shelter-Rite HLT products are available in a number of different strengths/weights and have light transmission values ranging from 50% to 65% light transmission (diffused light).

In addition to the high light transmission, the Shelter Rite HLT products are protected with DuPont Clear Tedlar film, that blocks UV light and provides self-cleaning properties. With excellent weatherability and dirt-shedding properties, Tedlar® preserves the life and aesthetics of architectural fabric structures even in extremely harsh environments. It provides high levels of protection against ultraviolet (UV) light, moisture, rain, and pollution.



“Our new Shelter-Rite® High Light Transmission fabric is just the latest in a long history of providing best-in-class architectural fabric,” said Frank Bradenburg, Business Director of Architectural Fabrics, Seaman Corporation. “With the added protection of Tedlar®, our customers know that their fabric structure will perform and look new for years.”

Three styles will be offered with HLT:

  • 3820 HLT
    • UV blocking top finish
    • Typical application includes: canopies, small tension structures and awnings
    • Offering a 10 year warranty
  • 8324 and 8028 HLT with the Clear Tedlar® PVF top layer
    • Typical application includes: air supported, pre-engineered frame and custom design structures
    • Clear Tedlar top layer provides UV blocking
    • Offering a 15 or 20 year warranty depending on location

The Shelter-Rite HLT products will carry a 15 year to 20 year warranty depending on fabric style and location.

Potential applications for the Shelter-Rite HLT products include:

Air Supported Structures; skylights or complete buildings for sports activities and seasonal buildings.

Pre-Engineered Frame Structures; skylights or sidewalls for sporting activities, light manufacturing, warehousing, office space.

Custom Designed Tension Structures; canopies, amphitheaters, stadiums.

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